Thibaut Courtois aims to finish career at Real Madrid amid contract talks

Thibaut Courtois expressed his desire to remain with Real Madrid until the end of his playing career during a national team press conference. The 34-year-old goalkeeper, whose contract runs until 2027, downplayed concerns regarding the club's policy of offering shorter deals to players over 30. He stated that he is confident a renewal won't be an issue as long as he maintains his performance. Additionally, Courtois spoke about his past relationship with manager Jose Mourinho and confirmed that they have had discussions, despite most players being focused on international duties.

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